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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$114,010
Median Annual
$99,260
Total Workforce
16,850
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $176,870 | 1,760 |
| #2 | Midland, TX | $174,880 | 250 |
| #3 | Texas | $157,370 | 3,620 |
| #4 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $154,860 | 430 |
| #5 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $138,470 | 150 |
| #6 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $133,940 | 330 |
| #7 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $132,710 | 90 |
| #8 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $131,730 | 50 |
| #9 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $130,700 | 880 |
| #10 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $130,690 | 540 |
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